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spYing from Juanita, Leonard, William, Raymond and Desmond.
Their message is an important one, expressed in clear, direct and
simple language.
From Juanita's cover letter:
, Dear Spilyay Tymoo,
Thank you so much for printing our letters in your newspaper.
We wanted to let our people know how much we love and think
about our land and our home.
Our students in ERC, at Warm Springs Elementary, tried to
express their concern the best way they knew how in writing.
They also have pictures of our environment on our bulletin board
at school. Come check it out.
Let's all remember to try to clean up our land by keeping our
homes and community clean. Let us all show a good example to
our kids. They want to learn what is good and best for the better
of our world and community.
Thank you.
From Leonard:
Dear People of Warm Springs,
I would like to clean the world. I would clean the windows,
wash dishes and sweep.
Then I will pick up trash outdoors and I will clean the center
and I will clean the school and I will help Dennis and I will help
Wanead work and help her with class and I will clean my house
with my Grandma. And I will clean cars for people. Thank you
very much.
From Raymond:
Dear People of Warm Springs,
I want better air to breathe and clean land for our people. I
hope everyone will read our newspaper because we need help to
clean our land so we won't step on glass. Thank you very much.
From Desmond:
Dear People of Warm Springs,
Please pick up the trash! So the world can be clean, please don't
throw trash on the ground. Trash goes in the garbage can. Recycle
your cans and bottles!
From William:
Dear People of Warm Springs,
Clean up the world.
Don't throw trash out of our car windows. Use a litter bag.
Trash looks ugly.
Thank you.
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Heartfelt thanks
To the editor,
I want to thank those of you that made
it to the funeral for my father, James Rich
ard Starr Sr. If you did not make it and were
not contacted, I am truly sorry for it was
on short notice. X'c did not mean to exclude
anyone. Hut my father is in a better place
now and will be missed dearly. 5-16-44 to 5-10-01.
Please keep good memories of him.
From his eldest son and family,
James R. Starr Jr.
Fond memories
To the editor,
As sad as I am to move away from Warm
Springs I know I will always have a lot of
good friends here. I want to say thank you
to all the people at ECE who helped me
learn and grow while we arc teaching the
young children of our community. To all
the teachers - Winona, Snyder, Sylvia, Shari,
Karla, Shircllc, Leah, Cheryl, Vivian,
Phyllis, Mclinda, Marcie, Marie, Althea,
Nola, Joni, and Zillah. You were all teach
ers to me in one way or another and I will
always respect you and thank you for that.
To the office staff Reona, Nancy, Versa,
Dcnys, Charlcne, Sue, Patty, and everyone
who greeted me with a smile and good
morning every day. To Gladys and Jane who
helped me in so many ways and were always
there to support me, also to the powwow
and culture committee, and Indian language
teachers who taught me the language, cul
ture and heritage of the Warm Springs
people.
And especially to my teaching partners
over the years Cheryl, Binky, Karla and
Nola, who know all the hardships and
troubles we have been through together. I
know some day I wouldn't have made it
without your friendship and support. To the
janitors Les and Billy Joe and the bus driv
ers Ivan and Debbie, and Moose, thanks for
being good friends. And the school age and
Infant Center staff who are all good friends
too.
Also a big thank you to all the wonder
ful parents, grandparents, and families I have
worked with over the, past six years. It was
so much fun getting to know you and your
child and I hope things are going well for
everyone. So, I hope that everyone in ECE
and in the community will remember to love
the children as much as I did while I was
there, and to always help them be the best
they can be.
Also to my other friends in the commu
nity at the Boys and Girls Club, 4-H Cul
ture Camp, and Museum, it was all great fun.
And to all my powwow friends and family,
grandma Aurelia, Ervanna and Jason, Millie
Colwash, and Liya, Lovie, Tiny and the girls,
Arlita Rhoan, Krista, Kandee, Mysti, and
Sara, Lovie, Raylene, and Leona, Tia, The
Begay family, Charmaine and Carlos, Merle
and Kiana, Nancy Tailfeathers, and Roberta
Queahpama. We will see you along the pow
wow trail. Well, I will keep in touch and
hope to see you all at Pi-Ume-Shal
Take care,
Julie Johnson and family
P.O. Box 234, Burns, OR 97720
God still moving
To the editor,
"Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they
sat at meat, and upbraided them with their
unbelief and hardness of heart, because they
believed not them which had seen him after he
was risen.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned.
And these signs shall follow them that be
lieve: In my name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues; They shall
take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly
thing, it shall not hurt them, they shall lay
hands on the sick, and they shall recover. "
Mark 16:14-18
As we sat at a recent meeting, I marveled
at the preacher that was speaking on how
they've been serving the Lord since 1956,
how God used to move, do miracles etc And
how they were waiting for God to move
Hello from Pastor Rick,
I just had a great truth come to me. After
. eating a great meal at Senior Lunch, I real
ized that my. large size is due to the great
cooks at the Senior Center, at the
Longhouscs, and at church. Also, my wife
is a great cook. And, Hey, my mom is a great
cook. So, you see it is a great conspiracy of
cooks who keep me plump. Wow, how was
that for denial?
One program that I cannot deny is the
work going on at the Boys and Girls Club
at the center. There are a lot of kids down at
the center. Have vou as an adult gone down
again like He did 40 years ago. For people
who say these things I don't know where
they've been the last 40 years but the God 1
know is still alive. In the meetings we've at
tended so far this year, cancer has fallen off
of a child's face, angels were seen minister
ing among the congregation, angels were
heard singing with the saints, gold dust was
seen flying off of God's anointed as they
walked in through the door and many other
God related testimonies were given.
I low children can sec the very realm of
angelic hosts all around. In my lifetime how
the dead arc raised to life again. Mow that in
a meeting with 6,000 Native Americans, the
first night at an altar call, 2,000 came for-,
ward to receive Jesus Christ, the next night
3,000 came. How God moved in that meet
ing! The sick recovered their health, the
blind to sec, demons coming out, alcohol
ics and drug addicts set free. "And my sptech
and my preaching was not with enticing words
of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the
Spirit and of power: That jour faith should not
stand in the wisdom of man, hut in the power
of the God" I Cur. 2:4,5
Our God is not dead but is alive and still
working miracles as He was back then.
Maranatha,
Easton & Tina Aguilar
T-ball team was great
To the editor,
I would like to take this time to publicly
say thank-you to the kids of the Rat Pac
Tigers T-ball team for your diligent effort
in making it to practice and games. You have
all been very good listeners and those few
players who got plugged by the ball, or
learned that while holding the bat and you
do have to swing at the same time, or missed
the ball, you have to go get the ball and
throw it home (remember?) or dropped. the
ball when you thought you caught it, dis
covered when you threw your bat you are
really out, that it wasn't a joke when you
were told you're out, and found out you re
ally have to run all the bases, all learned what
T-ball is all about!! Yeah. Thank you. Thank
you!!!
Also, with all the fanfare of the children
paying their fees, in addition to late fee's, just
to play. It was a disappointing to learn that
our uniforms did not have the Rat Pac name
on the hats or shirts. We ended up with some
left over jerseys and hats. The kids and my
self appreciated being the Tigers since we
didn't have much of a choice anyway. I did
receive some complaints from parents about
the shirts being ripped in the sleeve and neck
area. ("We paid our fees and late fees to have
my child receive some dheap shirt.") Any
how, moving right along.
There are just three T-ball teams in Warm
Springs National T-ball Association. We had
fun playing the ECE Club and Rocky
Slammers. Thanks to Sue Matters and Sky
and Soap Katchia for being a coach and sup
porting our youth. During games, coaches
all got surprised by some players and just
had a good laugh at some of the crazy scenes.
But on my behalf, I really did see funda
mentals improvement and that the kids
learned to laugh at themselves and that it
really is just a game for fun and learning.
The following kids are the TigersRat Pac
Team: Rosey Suppah, Kapri Moody, Arlene
David, Sal Robinson, Sasha Robinson,
Chanda Robinson, Kecia Florendo, Pickles
Crawford, Trent Heath, Hamley Danzuka,
Matt Clements, April Rose Berry, Billy
Berry, Ada Lopez, Aaron Colwash, and Leah
Bates.
Sarahlee McCormack, Tashina George,
and Charmayne Billey even came out and
tried their luck.
They did a good job and I hope all of
you continue to play sports.
Best of luck in your next sport season.
Respectfully submitted,
Coach Lucy Suppah
Museum raffle winners
To the editor,
The Museum At Warm Springs is pleased
to announce the winner's of the Arts &
Crafts raffle.
Silver Turquoise Bracelet, woven basket
to check it out? Are you an older youth that
has time on your hands? They need more
volunteers and older youth to show the way
for the little guys and gals.
The Presbyterian Church has what it is
called "The Bxk of Confessions." I lere is a
question. What is the chief and highest end
of people? What is our purpose in life? An
swer: People's chief and highest end is to
glorify God, and fully to enjoy the Lord for
ever. So, now you know why you get out of
bed in the morning.
Starring on June 3, we are moving our
Worship to 10:00 a.m. Also on June 3, we
and bowl Gcraldinc Hlodgett
Headed "She Who Watches" Bracelet &
Eagle Picture Perthina White
Wool Blanket & Prairie Chicken
Dancer's Picture (an original) Jeanne Tho
mas MAWS Travel Mug Jcri Block
Handmade Shawl Tom Franklin
Other winners include: Keith Moody,
F.ilecn Spino, Molly Kubista, Margaret
Huckland,
Congratulations to all winners.
Thank you for participating in this event.
Sincerely,
The Staff
Vote was a repeat
To the editor,
Over the past one and half years or so I
have heard many complaints about how the
tribe was being run and where we were
headed. A lot of people were not happy with
the Council or SecretaryTreasurer. If we
were not happy with the way things were
being run, why did we vote the same people
into Council? Why did we choose the same
SecretaryTreasurer? I do not foresee any
change or changes for the better with the
Council we voted in. We were not satisfied
with the last three years and I do not think
we will be satisfied with the next three years.
We have the power to vote and all we did
was vote for a repeat of the last three years,
why?
Nikki Courtney
Tribal Member
Respect is source of rewards
To the editor, ,
There are many concerns about our res
ervation; unfortunately, most are misguided.
F'irst of all, this reservation owes no one
anything. We are supposed to respect all liv
ing things including the earth, rocks, and
streams. This isn't true. Money is the issue,
mainly. If used properly, money is a friend,
but misused, it is not a friend.
Hard work is the answer. Our ancestors
used all the bounties that nature had to of
fer and with reverence and respect. There
are very few that practice the old ways and
use visions that help both men and nature.
Where were all you that cry for more
money, when our forest were being over
harvested, our streams polluted, our streams
depleted of the salmon, our countryside lit
tered with old car bodies and garbage, where
the hell were you when it really counted?
Respect this earth, protect it, and nur
ture it, this is where the rewards come from.
Terry Courtney Jr.
Thanks for support
To the editor,
The Victims of Crime Services staff
would like to take this time to thank all those
who helped in the success of this year's do
mestic violence walk and barbecue in honor
of the national crime victims rights week,
April 22-28, 2001. A special heart-felt thank
you to:
1. Kennedy Smith for all his hard
work in setting up and preparation for the
meal. Thank you to those who made the
signs, the potato salad, and picked up the
groceries.
2. The Indian Head Casino for their
generous Bonation of the pop and spring
water. '
3. The Warm Springs Power Enter
prise for providing the main course Ham
burgers and hotdogs.
4. The Warm Springs Tribal Police
Department for providing the escort, active
participation and support for VOCS; and
5. To KWSO for their on-going sup
port via advertising and psa's.
Also, a very special thank you to our
chefs Pastor Rick, Tracy Graybael, and Chris
Elliott.
This year's walk featured nearly 60 par
ticipants (a special thank you to each of you
for your support), with several carrying signs
displaying various strong messages support
ing "Stop the Silence, Report the Violence."
Again, thank you from the Victims of
Crime Services Staff.
Marie, Toni, Renee and Gloria
will have a potluck after church. Our prayers
to all who graduated from school this year.
May someone hug you. And, hey hug some
one you love. Hug someone you dislike.
No alcohol or tobacco for children. One
day at a time. Buckle up the kids and your
selves. Don't hit or beat on yourself. Pay
your bills before gambling, then stay home.
Read the Bible for its effect on your heart
Pray to God to the point of your hearing
Him. Honor someone. Love yourself. Like
yourself. See you in church.
Pastor Rick R. Ribiero,
Warm Springs Presbyterian Church